Tag: stigma
Sociocultural and Health Implications of the Stigma against Homosexuality
Homosexuality can be described as a form of human sexual orientation in which people of the same gender (either men to men or women to women) [more…]
The Human Cost of Stigma around Psychiatry: Insights from a Psych Resident
I was working at a government hospital’s emergency late night when a young girl around 18 years of age was rushed in by 1122 staff. [more…]
Mental Illness in Pakistan: A Subject of Stigma, Ridicule, and Cultural Insensitivity
A commonly heard statement, “Iss par toh Jinn ka saaya ha [He/She is possessed by the devil]” is always being used in Pakistani society for victims [more…]
Breaking Cultural Taboos and Busting the Myths around Menstruation
Menstruation is a normal phenomenon in a woman of reproductive age, in which a single egg is released each month from one ovary and passes to the uterus (also [more…]
Adolescent Mental Health: An Overlooked and Forgotten Issue
In our society, mental health is often overlooked instead of being taken seriously, and when it comes to adolescents, the situation is even worse. The [more…]
